Recovery Revolution

10/20/2026

CHICKEN-Q FUNDRAISER UPDATE

Our Chicken-Q Fundraiser originally scheduled for this Friday, October 23, has been postponed to a later date.

With another local organization hosting a fundraiser on the same day, we want to be mindful of our community and ensure both organizations have the opportunity to receive the support they need. We’ve decided to reschedule our Chicken-Q for a time when we can come together and make the most of this community effort.

We are grateful to everyone who has helped spread the word and supported Recovery Revolution. 💚 If you have already paid for an order, you will receive a refund.

We will share updates as soon as a new date is determined. Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to support our mission of restoring hope, repairing lives, and rebuilding community!

10/19/2026

🍗 CHICKEN-Q FUNDRAISER — MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🍗

We’re firing up the grill for our upcoming Chicken-Q, and we’d love your support! ❤️

Join Recovery Revolution on Friday, October 23, from 10 AM–1 PM at the Mulberry-Fairplains Ruritan Club for a delicious plate, all while supporting the work we do in our community!

🍗 Plates are $12 each!

📅 THIS FRIDAY, October 23
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Mulberry-Fairplains Ruritan Club
🎟️ Only 500 plates available!

🔗 READY TO ORDER? Place your order here: https://1l.ink/KMKTNDF

Preorders are encouraged! Ordering for your workplace, family, or group? We offer free delivery for orders of 10 or more plates!

Every plate purchased helps support Recovery Revolution’s mission of restoring hope, repairing lives, and rebuilding community right here in Wilkes County.

📣 Spread the word, share this post, and get your orders in! Thank you for continuing to show up for Recovery Revolution and the community we serve!

10/16/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL BOSS’S DAY! ❤️

So much of what makes Recovery Revolution what it is happens behind the scenes — the late nights, the countless details, the challenges overcome, and the responsibilities carried long after everyone else has gone home. Yet, through it all, there is always a willingness to stop everything for the person standing in front of them who needs help.

Today, we’re celebrating our Founding Executive Director, Devin Lyall, and our Director of Programming, Jeff Walker, whose leadership reflects what Recovery Revolution is all about: compassion, purpose, and a genuine commitment to people.

Leadership is about more than decisions and responsibilities. It’s about the people you pour into, the example you set, and the heart you bring to the work when no one is watching.

Devin and Walker, thank you for the long hours, the sacrifices, and the countless ways you give of yourselves to make this mission possible. Your leadership reaches far beyond the work you see each day. It lives in the people who find hope, the families who find support, and the individuals who discover a path forward.

We are all better because you never gave up. Thank you for believing in community, investing in people, and reminding us why this work matters. We are so proud to stand alongside you and honored to be part of the mission you continue to lead.

Happy Boss’s Day from all of us at Recovery Revolution! ❤️

10/16/2026

Today, we’re celebrating Brandi and the incredible work she has done alongside our Recovery Revolution peer support team through the Wilkes County EMS Community Paramedic Post Overdose Response Team. 💜

Our peer support specialists have the honor of responding alongside EMS to overdose calls, bringing something truly special to these moments: the voice of lived experience. Through this partnership, individuals are met with compassion, understanding, and the reminder that recovery is possible and they don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Yesterday, we said farewell to Brandi as she begins a new adventure. While we hate to see Wilkes County lose her, we know she will continue making a difference wherever life takes her. We’re grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside her and wish her nothing but the best in this next chapter!

Partnerships like these remind us what’s possible when people come together to meet others where they are and bring hope when it’s needed most. 💜

10/16/2026

💜💚 REFLECT, CELEBRATE, CONTINUE: HONORING PEER SUPPORT

As we wrap up our Global Peer Support celebrations, we’re proud to recognize the incredible impact of peer support specialists and the connections they build throughout our communities.

Recovery Revolution’s own Kendall Stone and Jennifer Johnson were featured alongside fellow peer support leaders in a conversation highlighting the importance of peer-run organizations and the many ways lived experience creates connection, understanding, and hope.

A special thank-you to Olivia Mudd, Peer Supports Programs Coordinator with the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, for the opportunity to participate and help shine a light on this meaningful work.

🎥 Watch the conversation below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOvxAh5IqU

📬 Read the state’s Global Peer Support newsletter to learn more about this week’s celebrations and the impact of peer support across North Carolina: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Edition-Hot-Topics--Peer-Support.html?soid=1138940959670&aid=DasllF-eDoo

Peer support is a reminder that no one has to navigate their journey alone. When we share our experiences, show up for one another, and lead with compassion, we help create communities where recovery is possible. 💜💚

A conversation with CPSS specialists from Wilson County and Wilkes ...

10/16/2026

Staff Spotlight Friday 🌟

This week, we're excited to recognize Jayson Stanley, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) at our R3 Recovery Center! 💙

If there's one thing you can always count on with Jayson, it's a positive attitude and a smile to greet you. Ask him how he's doing, and you'll almost always hear the same answer: "Better than I deserve." His positivity radiates, and the encouragement he brings to those around him is just one of the many things that makes him an invaluable part of our team!

Jayson's passion for this work comes from his own journey. After struggling with active addiction for many years, he understands the challenges people face and the importance of having someone who truly understands.

💙 His "why":
"To let those who are suffering from addiction know that 'They're not alone' and 'They don't have to do it alone!'"

Jayson is passionate about using his lived experience to offer compassion, strength, and hope to individuals, families, and the community. He's also committed to breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health and reminding people that recovery is possible.

When asked about a moment in his work he'll never forget, Jayson shared something that perfectly reflects his outlook on life:
"All the little moments" because they are really the "big moments" if we pay attention to them.

It's a beautiful reminder that sometimes the smallest interactions, a little encouragement, or simply showing up for someone can make the biggest difference. 💙

When he’s not at work, you can find Jayson enjoying some Christian rap (especially Rare of Breed), spending time in his favorite book, the Bible, or enjoying his favorite food: Mexican!

Jayson, thank you for bringing your smile, your positivity, and your heart for helping others to Recovery Revolution.

Thank you for reminding people that they aren't alone, that they don't have to walk this journey by themselves, and that even the little moments can change a life. We're grateful to have you on the team! 💙

10/15/2026

💚💜 HAPPY GLOBAL PEER SUPPORT CELEBRATION DAY FROM OUR TEAM! 💜💚

Some of the most powerful words a person can hear are, “I’ve been there.”

Whether it’s helping someone obtain identification and access the resources they need, providing support and compassion within the hospital, walking alongside someone in recovery, or simply taking the time to listen without judgment, our peer support specialists make a difference in ways that reach far beyond words.

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible peer support specialists who serve throughout Recovery Revolution, including our teams at R3, Cameron Ridge Treatment Center, Phases Transitional Housing, Harm Reduction, our hospital peer support team, and those working alongside justice-involved individuals. Each of you brings something invaluable to the people you serve: understanding, hope, and the reminder that no one has to navigate their journey alone.

We are proud of the work you do and the lives you touch every single day. Your lived experience is more than your story. It’s a reminder that recovery is possible. 💜

10/14/2026

🐾 REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! 🐾

Sometimes, the road to recovery means making difficult decisions, taking brave steps, and trusting that the things we love will be there when we’re ready to come home. ❤️

For one of our participants, taking the next step in his recovery journey meant entering inpatient treatment and temporarily saying goodbye to his most loyal companion: Cooper.

For 45 long days, he worked on himself while staying in constant contact with R3 Peer Support Specialist Kendall Stone. And through it all, one thing remained certain — he was looking forward to the day he could be reunited with his best friend.

We’re so happy to share that day has finally come! Through Kendall’s continued support and connection to resources, our participant was able to find an inpatient treatment facility that is able accommodate both him and Cooper. Now, as he continues taking steps forward in his recovery, he doesn’t have to do it without his four-legged best friend by his side. 🐾💛

A very special thank-you to Audrey at The Dog House for opening her heart and providing Cooper with a safe place to stay, along with so much love and care while his person was away. Your kindness helped make this reunion possible, and we’re so thankful you were part of their story.

We are incredibly proud of our participant for continuing to choose recovery, embrace support, and take steps toward the life he deserves. Because recovery is about more than getting well. It’s about the people, the connections, and even the four-legged friends who give us another reason to keep going.

This is what recovery looks like. Meeting people where they are, showing up when it matters most, and reminding them that they don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Some moments remind us exactly why this work matters. This is one of them. ❤️🐾🐶

10/13/2026

💚💜 Global Peer Support Celebration Day is Thursday, October 15th! 💜💚

At Recovery Revolution, we believe recovery is possible when people feel supported, understood, and connected to their community. This Global Peer Support Day, we’re inviting our partners, healthcare workers, and community members to join us in celebrating the power of peer support and showing up for mental health and addiction recovery!

Here’s how you can participate:
💚 Wear green to show your support for mental health.
💜 Wear purple to show your support for addiction recovery.
💚💜 Wear both to support both causes!

📸 Help us spread the word! Take a photo of yourself, your team, or your organization wearing green, purple, or both, and send your photos to [email protected], or tag Recovery Revolution.

Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind our communities that no one has to navigate recovery alone. Every act of support helps build a community where hope grows, connections matter, and recovery is possible.

Let’s show up for peer support and celebrate the difference it makes in the lives of individuals, families, and our community!

10/13/2026

🐾 Welcome our newest Community Anchor, The Dog House!🐾

We're proud to announce that The Dog House has joined the Recovery Revolution network as our latest Community Anchor.

Their team has completed naloxone training and now keeps overdose reversal kits on-site, helping make their grooming shop a safer place for both the furbabies they care for and the humans who love them. Even better, they're making naloxone available for pet owners and patrons to take home, ensuring families have this lifesaving resource on hand in case of an emergency.

Many people don't realize that naloxone can be lifesaving for pets, too. If a dog accidentally gets into opioids, finds something dropped on the floor, or is exposed to substances it shouldn't have access to, naloxone may help reverse an opioid overdose while emergency veterinary care is being sought.

By stepping up to carry naloxone, offer it to community members, and complete training, The Dog House is helping strengthen community safety for everyone who walks through their doors, whether they have two legs or four.

The Dog House has now been added to our Interactive Resource Map! Find them and other community resources at:

https://recoveryrevolutionnc.com

Thank you to The Dog House, for being part of a community that looks out for one another and our beloved pets.